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Trapeze shock cord - thicker or thinner?

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localizer

Post subject: Trapeze shock cord - thicker or thinner?

Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2009 4:00 pm

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I'm replacing my trap return shock cord and I have two cords - 1/4" and a thicker one, don't remember how thick, but I can still fit it in the hooks.
Which one should I go with?

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mmiller

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Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 2:09 pm

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1/4" shock cord is standard replacement.

Current H16 production is using 5mm.

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localizer

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Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 4:12 pm

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Thanks a lot, Matt!

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gary eudy

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Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 4:57 pm

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Location: Lake Norman NC

Try the MURRAYS Marine black shock cord It is the best I have ever found I agree with Matt on the size I tried to use some real thick cord
bigger is always better but not in this case It did build my legs up
Gary

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sunvista

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Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 6:24 am

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Buy them prefabricated with the Nexus closed hooks. The cheaper nylon snap hooks become disconnected easily.

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guthormsen

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Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2009 10:55 am

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Where would you acquire them prefabed as you mentioned?

Dale

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